208 citations
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January 2013 in “Lab on a Chip” The researchers described a chip-based bioreactor platform for dynamic perfusion, which may enhance in vitro skin models by introducing mechanical shear stress and extending culture periods.
14 citations
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March 2019 in “Plant methods” This study introduced a new adaptive microrhizotron for non-destructive observation of pepper root traits, finding that specific installation patterns significantly enhanced root interception probability while effectively measuring root architecture for plant research.
6 citations
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June 2024 in “Biofabrication” This study used digital-light-processing bioprinting to create a 3D skin-on-a-chip model with a miniaturized vascular network to closely study immune cell interactions similar to real human skin, demonstrating the potential to analyze immune-T cell trafficking influenced by skin signals.
13 citations
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January 2001 in “Skin pharmacology and physiology” This article discusses a new device for visualizing and quantifying skin distribution of a radioactively labelled compound, but reports no new clinical results.
1 citations
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June 2023 in “Journal of Visualized Experiments” This study introduces a customizable 3D-printed microscope stage insert for inverted confocal microscopes, improving accessibility and usability of intravital microscopy for observing cell dynamics in live mice.
January 2025 in “Journal of Imaging Informatics in Medicine” September 2004 in “Experimental Dermatology” This study developed a tissue-engineered model of innervated skin, allowing for examination of how epidermis and capillaries affect nerve growth and offering a tool for further research on skin-related processes.
6 citations
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January 2022 in “Database” This database provides detailed physiological parameters of porcine skin to enhance the MPML MechDermA Model, improving dermal absorption predictions for human studies in the Simcyp Simulator.
November 2023 in “ACS Nano” In a mouse model of deep skin burns, this study found that a neuro-inspired biomimetic microreactor, when delivered through a hydrogel and activated by near-infrared light, significantly promoted functional skin regeneration, sensory recovery, and hair follicle formation.
3 citations
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January 2019 in “Česká a slovenská farmacie” This review discusses various types of microneedles and their potential to expand the range of drugs delivered via the skin, but reports no new clinical results.
1 citations
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January 2025 in “BIO Integration” This review highlights that the combination of ultrasound and microneedles can enhance transdermal drug delivery by using physical and energy-driven mechanisms to improve drug penetration into deeper skin layers, with implications for precision medicine and chronic disease treatments.
May 2026 in “Journal of Controlled Release”
8 citations
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January 2023 in “Biosensors” This review discusses recent progress in PENG-based sensors for non-invasive medical diagnosis and treatment but reports no new experimental results.
2 citations
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July 2025 in “Analytical Chemistry” This study reported the development of a workflow that combines SIMS and X-ray elemental mapping techniques for multimodal imaging at the single cell level, successfully applied to visualize elements, metals, and lipids in porcine skin without loss or delocalization.
July 2023 in “Research Square (Research Square)” This study developed finite element models to examine skin's biomechanical properties, finding that structural heterogeneities like Rete ridges and hair follicles create distinct stress and strain patterns that may influence mechanosensation and skin integrity.
47 citations
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October 2020 in “Communications Biology” This study found that maintaining tension-force balance in a human skin equivalent improved characteristics of skin homeostasis and structure, suggesting potential as an alternative to animal models for studying skin physiology.
July 2023 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” This study developed a 3D ovarian cancer model using microtumours, which effectively mimics minimal residual disease and supports the identification of new drug targets like perhexiline for treatment-resistant cells.
319 citations
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March 2023 in “Science Advances” This study demonstrated that a wearable bioelectronic patch with combined therapy significantly accelerated chronic wound healing in a rodent model by monitoring and treating wounds noninvasively.
7 citations
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July 2025 in “Nature Communications” In this study using mice, researchers found that the Piezo1 channel regulates metabolic changes and immune cell infiltration during skin growth under tension, with altered expression of glycolysis-related genes and increased macrophage activity observed in stretched skin.
20 citations
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September 2022 in “Journal of Biomedical Optics” This article reviews the potential of using PBM in 3D tissue engineering to improve cell viability under stress conditions but reports no new experimental findings.
5 citations
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March 2023 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” This study found that Piezo2 channels are primarily located on sensory axon membranes in mechanosensory end organs, supporting a model where mechanical stimuli activate Aβ RA-LTMR neurons via axon protrusions.
73 citations
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August 2019 in “Cell Proliferation” This review explores the interactions between the skin, peripheral nervous system, and immune system and reports no new results; the authors highlight the importance of understanding these connections for various skin conditions.
June 2026 in “Virtual and Physical Prototyping” This study introduced a high-viscosity epoxy photoresist to enhance the fabrication of complex microstructures with monolithic integration and mechanical stability, enabling advancements in two-photon 3D printing for creating functional micro-mechanical devices.
39 citations
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February 2024 in “Small” This review discusses the evolution and development of smart and multifunctional microneedles, highlighting their potential future importance in medical applications, but it reports no new experimental results.
206 citations
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September 2010 in “PLoS ONE” This study found that using a Picosecond IR Laser (PIRL) on mouse skin led to less tissue damage and scarring compared to conventional surgical lasers and tools.
This study developed a co-design framework using finite element analysis to optimize bubble microneedles, achieving controlled tip separation and effective drug delivery through the skin and mucosa while maintaining insertion strength.
7 citations
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December 2024 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutics” In this study, researchers developed a new method for producing dissolving microneedle array patches containing mesoporous silica nanoparticles, successfully confirming nanoparticle deposition and release in both ex vivo and in vivo models.
1 citations
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January 2023 in “Frontiers in Physiology” This study describes a new method using near infrared femtosecond laser pulses to precisely ablate individual cells in the Drosophila epidermis and peripheral nervous system without damaging surrounding tissues, allowing for detailed observation of cellular responses post-ablation.
26 citations
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July 2023 in “International Journal of Nanomedicine” The researchers suggest that combining microneedle technology with nanocarriers could enhance drug delivery systems for treating central neurological diseases due to nanoparticles' ability to prolong blood circulation time and improve brain targeting.
October 2024 in “Acta Biomaterialia” This study introduced a novel method that uses upright structured illumination microscopy and atomic force microscopy to map the mechanical properties of thick living tissue slices, revealing the intricate mechanical heterogeneity of mouse skin and effects of preservation techniques on tissue stiffness.